Jason McCourty
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, instructs defensive lineman Chase Winovich, center, as inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, second from left, instructs defensive end John Simon, left, on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots look toward future after regressing post-Brady exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 04, 2021 04:30 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Questions about future surround Patriots after blowout loss

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 29, 2020 04:07 PM EST

Cutout photos of people, including first responders and healthcare workers, sit in seats in Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/28/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 05:46 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 30, 2020 03:16 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, rear, tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver KeeSean Johnson short of the goal line near the end fo the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Patriots' goal-line stand proves key win over Cardinals

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 29, 2020 07:32 PM EST

New England Patriots mascot Pat Patriots stares at empty stands at Gillette Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 11:54 AM EST

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, of Arlington, Mass., who died in a helicopter crash in Egypt on Thursday, is honored on the video screen at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 08:24 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New England Patriots at New York Jets 11/9/2020

Nov. 09, 2020 08:48 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Skidding Patriots, 0-8 Jets try to turn things around on MNF

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 05, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears a T-shirt that reads "We Want Justice" in support of Black Lives Matter as he warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, file photo, Seattle Seahawks fans yell during a San Francisco 49ers possession in the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Fans were attempting to set a Guinness World Record for fan noise. One of the best homefield advantages in the NFL will sit empty on Sunday night, Sept. 20, 2020. . The Seattle Seahawks know it will be strange having no fans inside CenturyLink Field. But being an opponent in Seattle has gained such a reputation even some Patriots are disappointed there won't be fans. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Silent in Seattle: Noisy Seahawks fans absent for opener

By Tim Booth Sep. 18, 2020 05:35 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton smiles as he steps on the field at the start of an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Newton feeling thankful, not pressure taking over as Pats QB

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 10, 2020 08:21 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) runs through pass rushing drills during an NFL football practice in Nashville, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)
Broncos' Casey eager to face former team Titans in opener

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 10, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

Tom Brady-less Patriots are a brand new bunch entering 2020

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:16 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-5) New Faces: QB Cam Newton, K Justin Rohrwasser, S Kyle Dugger, LB John Uche, LB Anfernee Jennings, LB Cassh...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick enters the field for an NFL football training camp practice, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Cam Newton era begins as Patriots turn page on Brady years

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 27, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The one-year deal is worth up to $7.5 million with incentives, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it publicly. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Patriots hope winning still in fashion for new QB Newton

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 29, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

Patriots' McCourty feeling good after offseason surgery

By Kyle Hightower May. 27, 2020 05:09 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty has experienced lots of change during his 11-year NFL career. It’s why he didn’t try to...

Minnesota Lynx and former Connecticut player Maya Moore, left, puts her arm around former Connecticut teammate and New York Liberty player Tina Charles during a ceremony honoring their championship team before an exhibition basketball game between Connecticut and the United States, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Cruz, Love, McCourty brothers among Ali award finalists

May. 20, 2020 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love works out at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time in two decades the New England Patriots are preparing for the NFL draft without a clear picture of who their starting quarterback will be in 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Loaded with picks, Pats could draft QB after Brady's exit

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 16, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, hugs coach Bill Belichick after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Brady's exit leaves Patriots to swim in crowded QB market

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 17, 2020 05:48 PM EDT